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Object Number 988-13-50/12106
Display Title Gourd container
Descriptions
Object Description Lidded gourd container, dried gourd lid and bowl are from same gourd (thin strip removed between them so lid will fit.)
Inventory Description Bowl, lid with knob handle, flat base
Classification
  • Bowl
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Ewe
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Togo / Atakpame
Additional Geographic Terms Plateau region
Materials Gourd
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 11.1 x 4.6 cm (4 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 1 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 988-13-50/12106
Provenance
Collector Sheila Stanton (Jan 1988-March 1988 - 8/5/1988)
Donor Sheila Stanton (Jan 1988-March 1988 - 8/5/1988)

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